Kimcheon University Delivers 'Innovative Growth' Sponsorship Funds to Five Social Economy Companies

The Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Gimcheon University provided financial support to five social economy enterprises on the 23rd. From the left in the photo are Yeo Haeryeon, CEO of the cooperative Supsokae, and Professor Ko Chae-seok of Gimcheon University. Photo by Ko Chae-seok

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Gimcheon University (President Yoon Ok-hyun) announced on the 25th that the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation delivered sponsorship funds of 2 million won each to five social economy companies on the 23rd.

The total sponsorship fund of 10 million won was entrusted by Korea Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd. Designated as a regional specialized social economy enterprise by Gimcheon City in May, Gimcheon University has been conducting programs such as social economy entrepreneur training, innovation growth programs (diagnosis and consulting), and performance sharing competitions.

Baek Yeol-seon, head of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, said, "Since being first selected as a regional specialized project in 2018, we have been providing financial support to social economy companies," adding, "As a university working with the local community, we will systematically support not only the creation of local jobs but also the growth and development of sustainable companies."

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